Terragen Used in Tron: Legacy

Terragen was used extensively for detailed clouds, fog, and other atmospheric effects in Disney’s new blockbuster sci-fi epic TRON: Legacy.

Terragen volumetric effects in TRON: Legacy

Planetside Software’s Lead Developer Matt Fairclough worked closely with effects studio Prime Focus to realize demanding volumetric rendering scenarios throughout the film. Quick development turnaround in tuning and implementing new features made the difference for several key sequences.

TRON: Legacy was a show on a different level, and it required solutions and results both artistically and technically on a different level. Terragen delivered! With it artists filled the “grid” with heavily art directed and detailed cloudscapes. And you couldn’t rely on any “tricks” because this was a stereo show that demanded a completely immersive experience.

– Chris Harvey, VFX Supervisor, Prime Focus

Planetside Software is thrilled to have been able to contribute to this outstanding achievement in visual effects.